Biology
Scarborough College - North Yorkshire
01723360620
Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA
Course summary

Aims • Appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities. • Acquire a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology. • Apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology. • Develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information. • Develop a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities. • Become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology. • Develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies.

Entry requirements

Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 (SL/HL) – Multiple choice (HL 20% / SL 20%) Paper 2 (SL/HL) – Data-based, short answer extended response questions (HL 36% / SL 40%) Paper 3 (SL/HL) – Data-based, short answer and extended response questions relating to one of four (HL: Neurobiology and Behaviour) (HL 24% / SL 20%) Internal Assessment – Investigation and write-up of 6-12 pages (HL 20% / SL 20%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressFiley Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA